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Top leader holds talks with RoK President in Hanoi

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam held talks with visiting President of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Lee Jae Myung in Hanoi on April 22, following an official welcome ceremony.

Top leader holds talks with RoK President in Hanoi

Spreading value of books, building foundations of learning society

Dong Nai poised to become centrally-run city, creating new growth for Vietnam

Digital transformation powers Hanoi metro expansion

PM urges firms to drive double-digit growth from 2026

The business community will play a leading role in driving double-digit economic growth in 2026 and the following years, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh told a conference in Hanoi on March 27.

Ho Chi Minh City among 15 centres likely to become more significant: GFCI

Ho Chi Minh City was placed in the list of "The 15 Centres Likely To Become More Significant" of the Global Financial Centres Index 2026, receiving 21 mentions in the past 24 months from industry experts.

Earth Hour 2026 links energy saving to national security

The lights-off event will take place from 20:30 to 21:30 on March 28, but authorities stress the goal is to build long-term habits of efficient energy use rather than focus on a single hour.

Visit Vietnam Year 2026: Gia Lai introduces tourism potential, prospects

Gia Lai targets sustainable, culturally distinctive tourism by 2030, driven by digital transformation and regional connectivity.

Ho Chi Minh City targets global Top 50 smart cities by 2030

Ho Chi Minh City targets becoming one of three national-level smart urban operation centres by 2035, serving as a hub for data coordination, technology and innovation nationwide.

Global Coffee Alliance initiative to help drive sustainable, inclusive growth

Resolution 80: Positioning Vietnam as attractive destination for cultural, artistic events

Vietnam’s cultural scene has become more vibrant with the regular presence of international-standard performances.

Vietnam boasts 16 ASEAN Heritage Parks

As one of the Southeast Asian nations with the highest number of ASEAN Heritage Parks, Vietnam now has 16 recognised sites. This leading contribution to the region’s ASEAN Heritage Parks network underscores Vietnam’s significant efforts and commitment to biodiversity conservation.

Vietnamese PM meets Russian President in Moscow

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on March 25, as part of the Vietnamese leader’s official visit to Russia.

Vietnam makes progress in reducing proportion of out-of-school children

Since 2000, the number of students worldwide has increased by 327 million, reaching 1.4 billion in 2024. On average, more than 25 additional children have been able to attend school every minute.

Xuan Thuy named ASEAN Heritage Park

Xuan Thuy National Park in the northern province of Ninh Binh has been recognised as an ASEAN Heritage Park. It is a coastal wetland reserve and Vietnam’s first Ramsar site, known for its rich biodiversity and numerous rare waterbird species. The designation opens up development opportunities while also placing higher demands on conservation and the promotion of its natural values.

Greater efforts needed to strengthen grassroots political system

Ethnic minority officials play a central role in realising the Party’s directives and State’s laws and policies at the grassroots level, serving as a key link between local authorities and communities.

Vietnam eyes stronger sci-tech, innovation cooperation with Germany

Deputy PM Nguyen Chi Dung underscored Vietnam’s policy of encouraging German enterprises to expand cooperation in areas matching Germany's strengths and Vietnam's demand, including green transition, digital transformation, and high technologies such as automation, smart manufacturing and artificial intelligence

Private sector – Growth driver from Resolution 68

The participation of major enterprises such as Sao Do and Hateco in key projects demonstrates the capacity and strategic vision of Vietnam’s private sector while concretising Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW on private economic development, creating fresh momentum for sustainable growth in dynamic localities like Hai Phong.

Resolution 80 paves way for cultural industry breakthrough in Da Nang

Da Nang aims to achieve 10% annual growth in cultural industries by 2030, welcoming over 19 million visitors, including 7.8 million foreigners, in 2026, and generating 70 trillion VND (2.65 billion USD) in tourism revenue, up 15% year-on-year.

Vietjet Air to launch Hanoi-Prague route

The Civil Aviation Committee of Kazakhstan has officially approved the plan for the route, which is expected to commence on July 11, 2026, with two flights per week, using wide-body Airbus A330.

Vietnam secures lion’s share of Thailand pepper market

Vietnam now supplies about 99.63% of Thailand’s imported pepper, driven by strong demand from the food and tourism industries and limited domestic production.

Ha Giang, Hoi An gain global spotlight in Time Out’s 2026 rankings

If Ha Giang reflects the beauty of space, Hoi An captures the beauty of time — blending heritage charm with vibrant modern life.

Vietnam diversifies supply sources to meet domestic fuel demand

Amid Middle East-related supply disruptions, Petrovietnam has moved swiftly to implement Resolution 36/NQ-CP to secure energy supply.

Youth key to nation’s future: Party chief

"We have grounds to expect that Vietnam’s youth will continue to write new chapters of the nation’s glorious history in the language of today: the language of knowledge, creativity, responsibility, and the relentless aspiration to rise and excel," wrote Party leader To Lam.